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The Complete Second Series is a UK/Australian VHS/DVD featuring all twenty-six second series episodes narrated by Ringo Starr. It was originally distributed on VHS by VCI in 1999. It was released on DVD in the UK in 2004 as part of the Classic Collection boxset before being released individually in 2005. It was released on DVD in Australia in 2006 under the title Series Two. It was re-released on DVD by HiT Entertainment in the UK in 2010 under the title Complete Series 2 and re-released again in 2012 under the title The Complete Series 2. The 2012 release features the restored versions of the episodes.

Description

1999 UK Double VHS

It's full steam ahead, once again for Thomas the Tank Engine and friends in a perfect classic collection of the whole second series. In this fantastic selection of 26 episodes, the little blue engine manages to create more than his fair share of mischief as he crashes through the wall of the Stationmaster's house, goes missing, and manages to be spooked by Percy. Watch out because it's not only Thomas who is up to tricks as we join his friends Donald, Douglas, Henry, Percy, Gordon, James and of course The Fat Controller, in this action packed classic collection with not one but TWO videos.

The Fat Controller's Letter (VHS)

Welcome, My Dear Friends, to a very special treat I have brought all the way from Sodor Railways, just for you.

Yes! Here's another splendid collection of video stories for you to enjoy again and again; and this compilation is particularly special, a real collector's item.

This Classic Collection of videos contains all 26 episodes from the second series of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. It seems like only yesterday when the series was first shown on TV. Upon my soul! This was the first time you would have been introduced to Devious Diesel, the Scottish Twins Donald and Douglas, Daisy and dear old BoCo.

You probably won't remember when Britt Allcroft and David Mitton first brought Thomas out of his Engine Shed, and onto the TV Screens. At first, I must confess I was a little nervous.

Would fame and fortune change my Number One Engine? I am delighted to report Thomas is still running on time, and eager to carry grown-ups and their children on my railway. The only problem I have now is that all my engines want to appear in these splendid stories.

Anyway, I have a railway to run, and must go and check The Troublesome Trucks are not being too bothersome!

Thomas and all my other engines and friends wish you hours of fun watching this Second Classic Collection.

With kind regards I remain

Yours truly, Sir Topham Hatt - The Fat Controller

2004 UK DVD

It's full steam ahead for Thomas the Tank Engine & friends in a perfect classic collection of the whole second series. In this fantastic selection of 26 episodes, the little blue engine manages to create more than his fair share of mischief. He crashes through the wall of the Stationmaster's house, goes missing and manages to be spooked by Percy. Watch out because it's not only Thomas who is up to tricks as we join his friends Donald, Douglas, Henry, Percy, Gordon, James and of course The Fat Controller, in this bumper sized DVD.

26 classic episodes not to be missed!

2006 AUS DVD

It's full steam ahead for Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends in this classic collection of the whole second series. In this fantastic selection of 26 episodes, the little blue engine manages to create more than his fair share of mischief. He crashes through the wall of the Stationmaster's house, goes missing and manages to be spooked by Percy. Watch out because it's not only Thomas who is up to tricks as we join his friends Donald, Douglas, Henry, Percy, Gordon, James and of course The Fat Controller, in this bumper-sized DVD.

2010 UK DVD

It's full steam ahead for Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends in this classic collection of the whole 2nd series. Watch as Thomas crashes through the wall of Stationmaster's house, goes missing and manages to be spooked by Percy. It's not only Thomas who is up to tricks as we join his friends Donald, Douglas, Gordon, James, and of course The Fat Controller.

26 classic episodes not to be missed!

2012 UK DVD

It's full steam ahead for Thomas and his friends in the complete 2nd series. Watch as Thomas crashes through the wall of Stationmaster's house, goes missing and manages to be spooked by Percy. It's not only Thomas who is up to tricks as we join his friends Donald, Douglas, Gordon, James and, of course, The Fat Controller.

Episodes

  1. Thomas, Percy and the Coal
  2. Cows * / **
  3. Bertie's Chase *
  4. Saved from Scrap *
  5. Old Iron *
  6. Thomas and Trevor * / **
  7. Percy and the Signal
  8. Duck Takes Charge **
  9. Percy and Harold
  10. The Runaway *
  11. Percy Takes the Plunge *
  12. Pop Goes the Diesel
  13. Dirty Work
  14. A Close Shave * / **
  15. Better Late Than Never *
  16. Break Van *
  17. The Deputation *
  18. Thomas Comes to Breakfast
  19. Daisy * / **
  20. Percy's Predicament **
  21. The Diseasel *
  22. Wrong Road * / **
  23. Edward's Exploit *
  24. Ghost Train
  25. Woolly Bear
  26. Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree **

(Note: * means episode is not present on other UK DVD releases)
(Note: ** means episode is not present on other Australian DVD releases)

Trivia

  • The DVD was released in 2004 as part of the Classic Collection boxset before being released individually in April 2005.
  • This was the last VHS release to feature the Fat Controller's letter.
  • The original UK VHS was released both as a single cassette and double cassette release.
  • The 2010 DVD cover shows an image from Saving Edward.
  • The 2012 DVD cover shows an image from Thomas and the Lighthouse. Rocky's crane arm can be seen in the background.
  • The back cover of the Australian double pack features images from Thomas and the Lighthouse and Three Cheers for Thomas.
  • On the 2004, 2005 and 2010 DVD releases, restored footage is present in Edward's Exploit. The restored footage first appears from the scene of the close-up of the passengers looking anxious and ends after the scene when Edward shouts "Come on!". As a result, the lighting is also brighter during these scenes.
  • On the UK iTunes release, the episodes Old Iron, Percy and the Signal and Ghost Train are featured using the restored footage, whilst all the other episodes are featured using the original footage.
  • Out of all the VCI/2Entertain Complete Series DVD releases, this was the only DVD to have all of its episodes released on non-complete-series DVDs in the UK.

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